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Reversing malignant cancer cells to a normal state
A new proof-of-principle study demonstrates the DCAF5 protein is a promising target, which could avoid the need for toxic therapies.
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MUTYH variants implicated in a broader range of cancers
The discovery that one missing copy of MUTYH could increase the risk of cancers may lead to therapeutics against solid tumours.
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Breaking resistance – the future of immunotherapy in oncology
In this episode, we explore the current status and potential solutions to addressing major hurdles in oncology.
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The first core regulatory circuit identified for ALCL
New understanding of the CRC and its interaction with STAT3 could lead to novel therapeutics and combination strategies.
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New strategies to overcome CAR T-cell resistance in AML cells
Pharmacological concomitant therapies or further genetic improvement of CAR T-cells can increase their effectiveness against TP53-mutant AML cells.
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The mechanism of PARP inhibitor action is identified
New findings will enable the development of safer PARP inhibitors that inhibit PARP’s enzymatic activity without trapping it on DNA.
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Exact bacterial lineage associated with colorectal cancer pinpointed
Researchers have discovered two distinct lineages of Fusobacterium nucleatum, which has great implications for colorectal cancer screening and therapeutics.
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Potential for personalised, molecularly guided UTUC treatments
The findings from DNA and RNA sequencing in primary and metastatic UTUC tumours could lead to strategies to improve patient outcomes.
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The advancement of drug-free immunotherapy
Researchers have created a neutrophil therapy, involving micropatches that maintain the cells’ antitumour state, which could offer significant clinical and commercial value.
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New link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signalling identified
The Organoid Group have discovered a link between FBXW7 mutations and the EGFR signalling pathway, which could improve colorectal cancer treatments.
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Targeting cancer cells in early hypoxia
Inhibiting the LDHA and GOT1 enzymes could prevent cancer cells’ ability to produce energy, without affecting healthy cells.
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Targeting Inc-HLX-2-7 shrinks group 3 medulloblastoma tumours
An intravenous treatment to block lnc-HLX-2-7 from binding to the HLX promoter shrunk medulloblastoma tumours, prolonging survival in mice.
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P47 suppresses metastasis of HER2-positive breast cancer
Results from an in vivo CRISPR knockout screen, targeting genes involved in autophagy, could lead to new therapies.
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How fusion proteins drive paediatric cancer
Researchers discover that fusion proteins and a gene regulatory protein complex interact through disordered domains.
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New algorithm identifies high-risk precancerous lesions
Researchers have developed an algorithm which could improve diagnostics of ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma.
